Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include multiple engineering workshops, computer and teaching rooms and the Brooklands Cafe.
Rooms and Spaces Links
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Teaching Room(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for X0.02 - Rory Perrett Automotive Assembly Space please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for X0.03 - Advanced Manufacturing Space please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for X0.04 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for X0.18 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for X0.19 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for X1.08 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for X1.23 please click here (new tab)
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Getting Here
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By Road
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- The University of Bolton is located at the north end of Bolton. It can be found by exiting the M61 at junction 5 and taking the A58 and then the A676.
- There is no building parking but ample campus parking at the main university campus carpark.
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By Bus
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- The closest bus stop is the University of Bolton stop outside Bolton College. This stop is served by the 540, 577, 715 and 821 routes.
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By Train
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- The closest train station is the Bolton train station on Trinity Street. This station is served by the Northern line. The train station is 900m east of the University of Bolton.
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Useful Links
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- The University of Bolton website giving campus locations and directions to university buildings.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- The Bolton Council website for public transport in and around Bolton and Greater Manchester.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- The National Rail website with timetables and information on country wide trains.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Student Advisors please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01204 903 733.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Student Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01204 903 481.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Chaplaincy please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01204 903 415.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Counselling please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01204 903 733.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Disability Service please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01204 903 478.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on the Student Union please click here (opens new tab)
Telephone Number: 01204 900 850.
Email: [email protected]. - The University has a mandatory staff training including face-to-face disability awareness training. Staff have regular training updates.
- Hearing loops are available in all main reception areas. Individual needs assessments are made through the Disability Service. There is a loan stock of ergonomic chairs available throughout the campus. Height adjustable tables are also available on a pre-arranged basis.
- Dog toileting areas are available at S Block, M Block, and Orlando Halls. Please see separate guides for more information.
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Derby Street Carpark.
- The car park is located outside the main reception off Derby Street.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is NCP Car Park Bolton Deane Road.
- The car park is located on Wellington Street off Deane Road.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Site/Campus Car Park (Pro Chancellor's Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located at the rear of Senate House.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Senate House.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 9 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 360cm x 592cm (11ft 10in x 19ft 5in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by staff, students and visitors.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the car park from the Court entrance.
- This car park is not clearly signposted from the Senate House.
- The nearest designated bay is 14m (15yd 11in) from the Court entrance.
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Comments
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- This car park is barrier controlled.
- Access to this car park is by keycard or intercom.
- The keycard reader and intercom can be reached from a vehicle.
Outside Access
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located Deane Road.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The card reader/lock is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 182cm (5ft 12in).
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Comments
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- A concierge is stationed at this entrance to provide assistance and check for university ID badges.
Reception (Main Reception)
- The main reception is located ahead as you enter the building.
- The desk is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the entrance.
- The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this reception area.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
- The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building.
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is low colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors.
- The lighting levels are good.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- There are water fountains at 105cm button height available on each floor of the building as shown in photograph 4. There is bench seating on each floor landing as shown in photographs 2 and 3.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
- The stairs are located to the right of the main entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 5m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- There are two alternate staircases with access to all floors with medium height, well marked steps with handrails on both sides and medium lighting.
These staircases can be found on each of the two main corridors. There are accessible Evac chairs refuge points on floors ones and two.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located past the double doors straight ahead from the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1 and 2.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 160cm x 138cm (5ft 3in x 4ft 6in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have a hearing loop system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Standard Shower
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located on the first floor at the end of the right main corridor.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, down the corridor straight beyond main entrance past the lift.
- There are 2 similar accessible toilets on the first and second floor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 91cm (2ft 12in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 166cm x 222cm (5ft 5in x 7ft 3in).
- There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 96cm (3ft 2in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Accessible Shower
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located on the first floor, to the right after exiting the lift.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).
- Other facilities available include; drop down rails on each side and a pull chord emergency alarm.
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor, the first floor and the second floor.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A male standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located on the second floor.
- There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 4m from the lift.
- There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
- Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.